Michigan State offensive coordinator Dan Roushar has accepted the position as running backs coach with the New Orleans Saints, Spartan Nation first reported Saturday. Michigan State confirmed the move.

Roushar was in his seventh year with the Spartans. After serving as offensive coordinator at five different colleges, he now heads to the NFL for the first time in his career.

Roushar has guided the careers of players like running back Le’Veon Bell, who left early for the 2013 NFL draft, and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Michigan State’s passing offense ranked fourth in the Big Ten last season with an average of 209.9 yards a game.

And in 2011, Michigan State average 31 points per game, which was third in the Big Ten.